Section 62. Power of the General Assembly to enact liquor laws

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Power of General Assembly to enact liquor laws

Summary: Repeal obsolete provisions

Election Date: November 3, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 576776

Votes Against Ratification: 226219

Percent for Ratification: 72%

Percent Against Ratification: 28%

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Amendment Source: 1970 Chap 786

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Power of the General Assembly to enact liquor laws

The General Assembly may enact laws controlling, regulating, or prohibiting the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors.

Summary: Removes mention of dispensary laws; introduces a new catchline

Election Date: June 19, 1928

Votes For Ratification: 74109

Votes Against Ratification: 60531

Percent for Ratification: 55%

Percent Against Ratification: 45%

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Amendment Source: 1928 Revised Constitution of Virginia

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The General Assembly shall have full power to enact local option or dispensary laws, or any other laws controlling, regulating, or prohibiting the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors.

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Amendment Source: 1902 Virginia Constitution

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